Infographic: The Power of Napping In One Photo

Infographic: The Power of Napping In One Photo

What do you guys think about napping? Is it your thing or not? Do you find yourself wanting to take one, once and again? Well, if you’re not some sort of weirdo, than you do. But how much do you know about napping?

More than 85% of mammalian species are polyphasic sleepers, meaning that they sleep for short periods throughout the day. Humans are part of the minority of monophasic sleepers, meaning that our days are divided into two distinct periods, one for sleep and one for wakefulness. It is not clear that this is the natural sleep pattern of humans. Young children and elderly persons nap, for example, and napping is a very important aspect of many cultures.